SUMMARY

The Produce Manager supervises department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses. The Produce Manager’s responsibilities cover the overall operation and success of the produce department.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfactionEnsures appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise adjacencies and presentations; signing and assortment in the department; ensure selling floor is adequately stocked.Reviews department/store trends and recommend and initiate changes for maximizing goals and objectives.Quality assurance checks in all areas of the departmentManage new items and is responsible for resets and planograms.Responsible for company assets including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory of the DelicatessenEnsures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings, store walk through and audits, etc. Act as NFI's representative both within the store and within the community.Evaluates and reacts to performance issues.Operates and uses all equipment necessary to run the departmentWorks varied hours/days to oversee department operations.Develops effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections and budgeted labor goalsMerchandise planning and execution that leads to a well merchandised departmentStock levels and best practices throughout the Produce DepartmentPersonnel responsibilities for all Produce Department AssociatesFollow all Health Code guidelinesFollows all store and department policies and proceduresFollows all safety policies and procedures; is a safety role modelOther duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Passion for the productLeadership skillsFriendlyThe ability to prioritize and multi taskCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedAbility to work in a fast paced environmentProblem solving skillsMulti-SkilledAdaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises a varied number of Associates in the Produce DepartmentResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work.Appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates.Addressing complaints and resolving problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);One to three months related experience and/or training;Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Manager Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level 

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heelSafety CutterPallet jackLadderStepladderComputerUniform per store policyAssociates may be required to use standard produce equipment including, but not limited to,KnivesWrapper

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

       Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

StandWalkUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsTasteCommunicate with associates and customersLift and/or move up to 25 pounds

    Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

StoopBalanceKneelCrouchLift and/or move up to 50 pounds  

       Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

SitCrawlLift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

CloseDistancePeripheralDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusAbility to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

       Frequently

Moving mechanical parts

 Occasionally

Wet and/or humid conditionsChemicals while cleaning

 Noise Level

Moderate

 PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

       $23 up to $28/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)Life InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsPaid Time OffRetirement PlansEmployee Assistance Program

 

 While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and chemicals while cleaning. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.